Quick Answer

Clockwork Avian is a rare Artifact Creature — Bird from 4BB (4BB) costing {5}. Legal in Commander.

Clockwork Avian MTG card

Clockwork Avian

Artifact Creature — Bird

Card Text

Flying This creature enters with four +1/+0 counters on it. At end of combat, if this creature attacked or blocked this combat, remove a +1/+0 counter from it. {X}, {T}: Put up to X +1/+0 counters on this creature. This ability can't cause the total number of +1/+0 counters on this creature to be greater than four. Activate only during your upkeep.

Card Stats

0/4 rare CMC: 5.0 4BB 4BB 🎨 Randy Asplund-Faith
Flying

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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clockwork Avian? Basics

Clockwork Avian is a Artifact Creature — Bird card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying This creature enters with four +1/+0 counters on it. At end of combat, if this creature attacked or blocked this combat, remove a +1/+0 counter from it. {X}, {T}: Put up to X +1/+0 counters on this creature. This ability can't cause the total number of +1/+0 counters on this creature to be greater than four. Activate only during your upkeep."

How much mana does Clockwork Avian cost to cast? Basics

Clockwork Avian has a mana cost of {5}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Clockwork Avian's mana cost of {5} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Clockwork Avian has a mana value of 5.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Clockwork Avian's current oracle text is: "Flying This creature enters with four +1/+0 counters on it. At end of combat, if this creature attacked or blocked this combat, remove a +1/+0 counter from it. {X}, {T}: Put up to X +1/+0 counters on this creature. This ability can't cause the total number of +1/+0 counters on this creature to be greater than four. Activate only during your upkeep."

What is the current price of Clockwork Avian? Pricing

Price data for Clockwork Avian is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Clockwork Avian? Pricing

You can purchase Clockwork Avian from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Clockwork Avian legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Clockwork Avian in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Clockwork Avian legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Clockwork Avian in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Clockwork Avian legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Clockwork Avian is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Clockwork Avian legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Clockwork Avian in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Clockwork Avian legal in Legacy? Legality

Clockwork Avian is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Clockwork Avian legal in Vintage? Legality

Clockwork Avian is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Clockwork Avian legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Clockwork Avian in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Clockwork Avian from? Details

This printing of Clockwork Avian is from 4BB (4BB), with collector number 306.

Clockwork Avian may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Clockwork Avian's rarity? Details

Clockwork Avian is a rare card in 4BB.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Clockwork Avian? Details

Clockwork Avian was illustrated by Randy Asplund-Faith.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Clockwork Avian's power and toughness? Details

Clockwork Avian is a 0/4 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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